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FAQ's
Can anyone adopt a cat or dog?
Yes, anyone can adopt a cat or dog, but we do have a screening process. Potential adopters are asked to complete an application form giving details of how they plan to care for their pet and providing us with references to help us make our decisions. We always try to match an animal with an appropriate home, which sometimes means you may not be approved for the particular animal that you want.
Why are some animals not ready for adoption when I see them at the shelter?
If an animal is brought in by the dog catcher the owners have 3-5 days to claim their animal. After that the shelter is allowed to put the animal up for adoption.
Is there a fee to adopt a dog or cat?
Adoption fees are $200 for most dogs and $250 for small, lap dogs. Older dogs will have a reduced adoption fee. The fee for cats is $95.
All adult dogs and cats are spayed or neutered before going into new homes. With puppies and kittens, we return a portion of the adoption fee when the adopter has the animal spayed or neutered.
Why is the shelter only open a few days a week?
The Shelter has 1 full time and one part time staff member who care for the animals every day. Volunteers help out where they can but we do not have enough staff to be open to the public every day of the week. The Shelter is open Wednesday – Saturday 1:00pm – 5:00pm. If you cannot visit during these times, contact us and we will try to arrange an alternate time.
Why are some shelter dogs and cats in foster care homes?
Dogs that are not coping well with kennel life are fostered out, if possible. This would include very young dogs, small dogs, older ones, and dogs with specific health issues. Sometimes we foster out dogs with behaviour problems to help them to learn to behave in a home environment.
We are always looking for more good, knowledgeable foster homes. Why not consider opening your home to a pet in need?
Does the LA Animal Shelter receive government funding or assistance?
While the Municipality of Cumberland and some of the townships give some financial support, most of the money needed to run the shelter is collected through the fund raising efforts of a number of dedicated volunteers.
What if the dog catcher picks up my dog or cat? Is there a cost associated?
Yes, there is a pick up fee to be paid to the County or the town, and a daily kennel fee. The staff at the shelter will explain how much is owed for your particular animal.
Why should I microchip my animal? Does microchipping hurt the animal in anyway?
Microchipping offers pet owners the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to his/her owner. Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are typically implanted just beneath the skin between the shoulder blades by a trained staff person.The process is no more painful to your pet than a vaccination.
Are animals euthanized at your shelter? If so, why?
The Shelter is a no-kill shelter which means that once an animal comes into our care, we will keep it until it finds a home. We will only euthanize an animal that is terminally ill or has dangerous behaviour problems.
If I myself die or a loved one and leave a donation to the SPCA does the L. A. Animal Shelter receive any of these donations?
No, the LA Animal Shelter is not affiliated with the SPCA . We are an independent shelter, supported through our own fund raising effort.
What age should puppies be taken away from their mother.
Puppies should be permitted to stay with their mother and siblings until they are at least 8 weeks of age. During this time, they will learn how to behave with other dogs and how to respect the authority of their mother, allowing them to be well adjusted dogs and making them much easier to train. Puppies removed from their mothers too early may become nervous, fearful and difficult to housetrain.
Who do I contact if I suspect an animal is suffering from neglect or abuse?
